A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5613349 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 27312490 epoch_slot_no: 355690 block_no: 5613172 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 3654 time: 2021-04-20 00:33:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebd8998db20a8a2a66d40250a36e2108e53e3056039386851ed7359df79cd562Block Operator
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